Recipe Card Maker

Create beautifully designed recipe cards from your favorite recipes. Enter the title, description, photo, prep and cook times, servings, difficulty level, ingredients, and cooking steps — then see it all come together in a polished card layout.

Choose from five distinct templates — Classic, Modern, Minimal, Elegant, and Rustic — each offering a unique visual style. Customize the accent color to match your personal brand or the mood of the dish, and select from three card sizes (Small, Medium, Large) depending on how you plan to use the card.

What You Can Create

Complete Recipe Cards

Title, description, photo, timing, servings, difficulty, ingredients, and steps all in one card

Organized Ingredients

Group ingredients by category (Main, Sauce, Garnish) with drag-and-drop reordering

Step-by-Step Instructions

Break cooking steps into stages (Preparation, Cooking, Plating) with numbered steps

Styled Exports

Download your card as PNG for sharing online or PDF for printing

Your Data Stays Private

100% Local Processing: All recipe data is stored in your browser. Your recipes and photos never leave your device.

No uploads — Your recipes and photos never leave your device
No tracking — We don't collect or store any recipe data
JSON backup — Export all recipes as a JSON file for safekeeping

Table of Contents

1. Recipe Card Maker
- 1.1. What You Can Create
- 1.2. Your Data Stays Private
2. How to Use the Recipe Card Maker
3. Features
4. Frequently Asked Questions

How to Use the Recipe Card Maker

Fill in the Basic Info

Start by entering the recipe title and a short description. Upload a photo of the dish by clicking the upload area or dragging an image into it. Fill in the prep time, cook time, number of servings, and difficulty level.

Add Ingredients

Enter your ingredients in the default group, or click Add Group to create separate categories like "Sauce" or "Garnish". Each group has its own list of ingredients that you can add, remove, or reorder by dragging.

Add Cooking Steps

Write each cooking step in order. Use Add Stage to organize steps into phases — for example, "Preparation", "Cooking", and "Plating". Steps are automatically numbered within each stage.

Choose a Template and Customize

Select one of five card templates, pick an accent color using the color picker to personalize the card, and choose a card size — Small for social media posts, Medium for standard use, or Large for printing.

Save and Export

Click Save to store the recipe in your browser for later editing. Export the card as PNG for sharing online or PDF for printing. Use the My Recipes button to browse, search, duplicate, or delete your saved recipes.

Features

Complete Recipe Form

Enter every detail of your recipe in a structured form — title, description, photo, prep time, cook time, servings, and difficulty. The form is split into a compact two-column layout so you can see and fill in everything without scrolling.

Ingredient Groups

Organize ingredients into named groups such as "Main", "Sauce", or "Garnish". Each group can be collapsed, renamed, or removed. Individual ingredients support drag-and-drop reordering for quick adjustments.

Cooking Stages with Numbered Steps

Break your instructions into stages like "Preparation", "Cooking", and "Plating". Steps within each stage are automatically numbered. Add, remove, reorder, or collapse stages as needed.

5 Card Templates

Choose from Classic, Modern, Minimal, Elegant, or Rustic designs. Each template provides a distinct visual layout while maintaining the same content structure. Switch templates at any time — your data stays intact.

Accent Color Customization

Use the color picker to set a custom accent color that applies to headings, borders, and highlights throughout the card. Match the color to your branding or pick something that complements the dish photo.

3 Card Sizes

Select Small (400px), Medium (600px), or Large (800px) to control the card width. The chosen size affects both the on-screen preview and the exported PNG or PDF output.

Real-Time Preview

See your recipe card update instantly as you type, change templates, adjust colors, or resize. No need to click a generate button — the preview reflects every change immediately.

PNG and PDF Export

Download your finished recipe card as a PNG image for sharing on social media, messaging apps, or websites. Export as PDF for printing on standard paper sizes. Both formats match what you see in the preview.

Recipe Management

Save multiple recipes and access them through the My Recipes modal. Search by title, duplicate recipes to create variations, or delete ones you no longer need. Import and export your entire recipe collection as a JSON file for backup or transfer.

Available Templates

Traditional

Classic & Elegant

Classic — Traditional layout with clear sections
Elegant — Refined look with serif typography

Contemporary

Modern & Minimal

Modern — Clean design with gradient accents
Minimal — Simple and distraction-free
Rustic — Warm, textured feel (default)

Card Size Options

Small (400px) Social Media

Medium (600px) Standard Use

Large (800px) Print Quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a recipe card?

A recipe card is a compact, visually appealing summary of a recipe that includes the dish name, photo, timing, ingredients, and cooking steps. Recipe cards are commonly used for sharing recipes online, printing for personal cookbooks, or gifting to friends and family.

What templates are available?

There are five templates: Classic for a traditional look, Modern for a clean and contemporary style, Minimal for simplicity, Elegant for a refined serif aesthetic, and Rustic for a warm, homey feel. You can switch between templates at any time without losing your content.

What card sizes can I choose?

Small (400px wide) works well for social media posts and thumbnails. Medium (600px) is the default and suits most uses. Large (800px) is ideal for printing or high-resolution displays. The size you select affects both the preview and the exported file.

How do ingredient groups work?

Groups let you categorize ingredients under labeled sections — for example, "Main Ingredients", "Sauce", and "Garnish". Each group has its own list that you can expand, collapse, rename, or delete. This helps keep complex recipes organized on the card.

What are cooking stages?

Stages divide your cooking instructions into logical phases, such as "Preparation", "Cooking", and "Assembly". Each stage contains its own numbered steps. For simple recipes, a single default stage works fine.

Where are my recipes saved?

Recipes are saved in your browser's local storage. They persist between sessions on the same device and browser. If you're logged in, your data also syncs to the server for access across devices. Use the Export All feature to create a JSON backup.

Can I transfer recipes to another device?

Yes. Click the Export All button to download all your recipes as a JSON file. On the other device, use the Import button to load the file. Each imported recipe gets a new unique ID to avoid conflicts.

What export formats are supported?

PNG produces a raster image suitable for sharing online or embedding in documents. PDF generates a printable document. Both formats capture the card exactly as it appears in the preview, including the selected template, accent color, and size.

Is my data private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Recipe data, photos, and exports are handled locally on your device. No recipe content is transmitted to any server unless you are logged in and choose to sync.